Henry B. statue now stands in front of convention center

A statue of the late Henry B. Gonzalez was unveiled this weekend in front of the convention center, which also bears his name, at East Market and South Alamo streets.

U.S. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, Mayor Julian Castro and fifth graders from Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary School were among the ceremony’s attendees on Saturday, according to Karina Cardona Alderete with the San Antonio Conventions & Visitors Bureau.

The bronze statue of the late congressman is one of 18 that were gifted to the city by SeaWorld of San Antonio almost a decade ago. The other statues are of other famous Texans and are on display in the convention center’s so-called Hall of Texans.